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Located in the North East of Cambridgeshire, the small flat city of Peterborough is known as the 'Gateway to the Fens'. The city is home to large immigrant populations of Italians and Eastern Europeans as this is the region's industrial capital. With the Fens on one side and the River Nene on the other, the city is surrounded by natural beauty and hides a wealth of history waiting to be uncovered. With many fine churches, historic homes and Peterborough venues that include hotels, country manor houses and halls, the city is a perfect place to host a conference, meeting or private function such as a wedding or banquet.
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Peterborough offers many fine conference centers, unique venues and traditional and modern hotels that are perfectly suited to any event or function. The Embankment is less than a five minute walk from the city center and hosts many events throughout the year including the Peterborough Festival and the Beer Festival as well as open-air concerts and circuses. It provides a lovely venue to enjoy the warm summer days and watch the colorful array of boats moored overnight.
The East of England Show Grounds attracts thousands of visitors annually and has become the Peterborough venue of choice for a large range of both indoor and outdoor events. Hosting meetings, conferences and product launches visitors can experience the heart of the city at this unique venue. It also provides plenty of parking space and caters for guests with disabilities.
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With many conference centers available, Peterborough is able to host meetings and conferences from a handful of guests to many hundred. The Kingsgate Conference center is the newest, one of the largest and best equipped centers located on the outskirts of the city while the Exec is a multi-purpose complex that is flexible and adaptable and can accommodate all types of functions from conferences, product launches, exhibitions to sporting extravaganza, concerts and gala dinners. Capable of seating 5,000 people and with a glass atrium to let in natural light, the Exec is perfect for both large and small events of any description.
Smaller character-filled Peterborough venues are perfect for those looking for something a little different. The Benedict rooms at Peterborough Cathedral are close to the main line station and located in the tranquil Cathedral precincts. The well-appointed meeting rooms in this stunning 17th century building have a capacity of between 2 and 70 people and provides full catering and hospitality. Many other city meeting venues are available including the City Club and the Greyhound Stadium which is perfect to entertain corporate guests and for private parties while enjoying the thrill of the races.
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Fabulous hotels provide some of the most romantic settings for weddings, receptions and banquets. The 17th century manor house once the home of the Marquesses of Huntly makes an ideal setting for any wedding. Orton Hall is also licensed for civil ceremonies and with well appointed bedrooms, a conference and banqueting center and acres of mature parkland, it is a photographers dream. The four-star Bull Hotel, also a 17th century listed building assists to make a wedding day special by offering expert guidance and professional services to ensure a truly memorable occasion.
Theatres bring a lot of entertainment to the city and there are a number of Peterborough venues dedicated to the arts. The Key Theatre produces a wide variety of shows including drama, comedy, dance and live bands and is renowned for its Christmas pantomimes. Other theatres on Broadway include the Broadway, the Embassy Theatre and the John Clare Theatre.
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Peterborough venues provide the complete picture from corporate and private entertainment functions to more serious meetings and conferences. A venue will also be found to suit any budget from simple accommodation and small meeting rooms to luxurious 17th century manor homes and multi-purpose conference centers.
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